Anthony Dwayne James

Mr. ANTHONY DWAYNE JAMES of the Shady Grove Community in Pulaski County, Kentucky passed away at his residence, Saturday July 11, 2026 having attained the age of 61 years, 8 months & 7 days. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on Wednesday, November 4, 1964 the son of Narval Leo & Margaret (Jasper) James. He was of the Baptist Faith, a graduate of George Washington High School in Indianapolis, class of 1983, a lifelong farmer, factory worker, having been employed by Crane Plumbing mfg. and U G N both in Ferguson. He loved country life, Cattle, Dogs, Hunting, Horse riding & watching any kind of sports…mostly rooting for Indiana. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his nephew, David Allen West; Brother-in-law, Ricky Allen West; Paternal Grandparents, Fred & Hazel (Adams) James; Maternal Grandparents, Elmer & Grace (Wallace) Jasper.

He is survived by his mother, Margaret (Jasper) James of Somerset; his sisters, Dana Marie (& Darren) Hill of Somerset, Hazel Donette West of Eubank; Nieces & Nephews, Lucas (& Brittany) Mofield, Justin Mofield (& Bobbie Jo), Whitney (& Wes) Tackett, Emily Grace Mofield, Harper West; Great Nieces & Nephews, Sam Mofield, Eli Tackett, Lucy Mofield, Laynee Mofield, Adalynn Tackett & James Mofield; Aunts, Judy (James) Vaught, Lana (James) Cassada, Linda (Hitchcock) Jasper Crouthers; Uncle, Larry Martin; several cousins and other relatives both on the James & Jasper sides of his family.

The funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. E.S.T. in the Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home at Science Hill, Kentucky with Bro. Lester Randolph & Bro. Chuck Woodcock officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Science Hill. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Morris & Hislope.

New’s Monticello Funeral Home in Monticello, Kentucky, is honored to be in charge of all arrangements with the kind & professional assistance of Morris & Hislope. Online condolences at www.news-monticello.com